Merkel confirms intention to seek fourth term as German chancellor
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel officially confirmed Sunday evening that she would run for chancellor again, Sputnik International reported.
"I have today told the National Board [of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany Party Merkel belongs to, CDU] that I am ready to present my candidature for the position of chancellor again," Merkel said at a press conference.
The project of the resolution for the next CDU party session scheduled for December 5-7 will be prepared later on Sunday.
The chancellor in Germany is chosen following the results of the parliamentary election. Either the winning party or a coalition can propose a candidate.
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